Polyphonic 4-voice Analog Synthesizer

For its full-bodied, rich and powerful sounds, with an authentic warm analog character and studio-grade sound quality. With its analog signal path, compact format, slim but easy-to-play keys, and extensive sound capabilities, the KORG minilogue has become one of the best-selling synthesizers in music history. The minilogue bass was designed and produced as a limited edition for bass reproduction, to inspire and complement your instrument collection, as it comes with sounds created by a specially selected group of professional bassists and sound designers located around the world. A variety of credible, ready-to-use analog synth bass sounds for any need and musical genre.

The minilogue bass top panel is black with special embossed designs that visually represent the sound of a synth bass. The 37-key slim velocity-sensitive keyboard in a unique black (instead of white) and red coloring contributes to the appealing aesthetic character that will stand out on stage and in the studio. The wooden back panel provides an elegant touch to the instrument's design.

All the sounds (100 Programs) of the Korg minilogue bass have been optimized by professional bassists and programmers to fit perfectly into any recording or performance, but you are free to modify and customize them to suit your taste and needs. You can adjust the richness of the sound by adjusting the VCOs and/or changing the "Voice" mode, the brightness of the sound using the VCF low-pass filter configurable in 2 or 4 poles, with resonance, and so on... All 100 presets have been specially created for the minilogue bass and it is possible to have up to 200 custom sounds (100 presets and 100 user programs). In addition, all programs from the original minilogue will also work perfectly in the minilogue bass, giving you access to a huge sound library covering all possible musical and sonic genres.

The minilogue bass analog synthesizer circuit generates a sound that is difficult to recreate on hardware and software digital synths, as it is distinguished by certain characteristics ranging from timbral thickness to volume, as well as a wide range of additional harmonics. In addition, the intuitive panel interface allows for quick modifications when playing live or in the studio. 

The sound structure of the minilogue bass is based on two VCOs, one VCF, two ADSR envelopes (one on the amplifier and one on the filter cutoff), one VCA, one LFO, and features the exclusive wave shaping already familiar to minilogue users and enthusiasts for its ability to vary the waveform reproduced by the VCOs by introducing harmonics. There are also various possibilities for modulating the generated wave: from cross-modulation to oscillator synchronization, up to the truly amazing ring modulator. The high-pass filter and delay expand the sonic possibilities, proving very valuable especially for pluck parts and arpeggios.

The four-voice polyphonic structure and the minilogue's typical eight voice configuration modes allow for an even more robust sound when stacking voices. Different behaviors can be activated by pressing a single button: UNISON to produce rich bass and lead sounds, MONO to add a sub-oscillator tuned an octave below, particularly noticeable on basses, CHORD to play a chord by playing a single note, POLY (classic 4-voice polyphonic synth), DUO (two notes of polyphony each played with two stacked voices), DELAY where voices 2 to 4 play delayed sequentially relative to voice 1, simulating a delay. Then we have ARP to use the 4-voice arpeggiator and SIDE CHAIN which attenuates the volume of previously played voices. These modes offer variations applicable via the Voice Mode Depth knob.

Korg minilogue bass is equipped with a polyphonic sequencer capable of storing notes across 16 steps. The sequencer features a motion sequence function to record movements, i.e., automations of up to four parameters controllable by the knobs on the instrument's panel. With the sequencer, real-time recordings can be made - with overdub and step recording - and phrases can be automatically played back by varying the position of the tonic, which will follow the key played on the keyboard. 

The OLED display features an oscilloscope function to show you the waveform of the sound you are editing/playing in real time. The ability to visualize parameter variations in real time provides excellent visual feedback, both in programming and in learning the basics of sound synthesis, as well as being fun and engaging!

The Sound Librarian allows you to easily reorder and organize programs within the minilogue bass and save your sound library to your PC or Mac computer. In addition to managing programs, you can use the Sound Librarian to load factory libraries and additional libraries distributed by KORG, including any sound or library from the original minilogue.

Specifications

• Keyboard: 37-keys (Slim-key, velocity sensitive)
• Sound Generation: analog synthesis
• Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices
• 200 Programs: 100 Preset and 100 User
• 100 preset synth bass sounds
• Each Program includes: voice mode and sequence
• 8 Favorite Programs
• 8 Voice Modes: Poly, Duo, Unison, Mono, Chord, Delay, Arp, Side Chain,VOICE MODE DEPTH parameters vary depending on mode

• 16-step Polyphonic Sequencer
• Motion sequence (automations) max 4 parameters
• Controls: 41 physical controls for parameter management
• One slider can control different parameters for each program
• OLED display
• Real-time oscilloscope
• Dimensions and weight: 500x300x85mm; 2.8KG
• Included: AC Adapter (KORG KA-350)

• Headphone Output: 6.3mm TRS stereo jack
• Audio Mono Out: 6.3mm TS jack
• Audio Mono In: 6.3mm TS jack
• Sync In: 3.5mm TS mini jack
• Sync Out: 3.5mm TS mini jack
• MIDI: DIN In & Out and USB type B
• Power Supply: AC Adapter (DC9V)
• Power Consumption: 8W